Finance Assistant At Public Relations Society Of Kenya

Job description
Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) is the umbrella body for all public relations and communication practitioners in Kenya with an overriding purpose to advance excellent performance in the practice. The Society maintains local and international affiliates, which include the Eastern Africa Public Relations Association (EAPRA), the African Public Relations Association (APRA), and is a founder member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations & Communication Management. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for preparing and updating the Society’s accounting records on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The role will report to the Programmes Manager.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management reports
Prepare and/or updating the following accounting records on adaily basis:
Cash Book
Bank reconciliations
Ledger showing revenue from members
Ledger showing cash outflow/monthly expenditure
Any other relevant

Prepare comprehensive un-audited financial statements and reports on aquarterly and annual basisin accordance International Financial Reporting Standards which will include:
Financial position statements
Financial performance statements
Cash flow statements

Preparation and administering the society’s
Implementation of financial policies and
Budget planning and
Ensuring effective invoicing and debt collection.
Ensuring remittances of all statutory
Ensure all society’s assets are adequately maintained, secured and
Processing payments and
Responsibility for the preparation and submission of periodic statutory deductions and filings before the set
Responsible for financial compliance with tax laws and making tax
Any other accounting duties

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Current Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Accounting and bookkeeping skills
Two to three years’ experience in an accountancy job. Experience in a membership organisation will be an added
Knowledge of accounting packages especially QuickBooks, Sage or ACCPAC
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Sound knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting principles
Sound knowledge of accounting and reporting process
Strong analytical skills
Ability to synthesise information, interpret and provide broader context using financial and non-financial information